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2 DAYS AGO

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio Group Test

Series leader Nikita Johnson (photo) showed no signs of letting up after leading the group test April 14-15 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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5 DAYS AGO

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Early Title Race Could Ebb, Flow Again at Long Beach

Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon (photo) is a two-time winner of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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APR 08, 2026

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Four Races?

Mick Schumacher's solid performance during his first career oval race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) surprised and impressed one member of the Inside Line panel.

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APR 03, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.

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MAR 31, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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MAR 30, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alex Palou's blinding pace at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) has helped him lead 160 of 180 laps and earn two victories in the last two trips to the Alabama road course.

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MAR 29, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Clings To Lead After Another Top Five

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Barber, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood keeping the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead -- but by just two points over Alex Palou.

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MAR 29, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) pulled to within two points of series leader Kyle Kirkwood with his second victory of the season and 21st of his career.

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MAR 29, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.

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MAR 28, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.

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MAR 27, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.

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MAR 25, 2026

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?